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In Lecture 7 on Graphic Design, the students were asked to design a sign that represents "Indoor Play Zone!" The instructors reviewed these signs and chose a few that were strong in the areas of Syntax, Semantics and Usability. Syntax was defined as the right "feel", Semantics was defined as the right message, and Usability was defined as being able to be understood from a distance. The following are several of the instructor favorites: